Tag Archives: tow truck

Autocar Mondays – DC in BC

Posted on August 1, 2016 by Eric

Autocars can be found coast to coast and throughout North America wherever the need for a real truck exists. This 1982 DC64B happens to be a well traveled example of the A-Car. Original from Virginia this Autocar eventually made its way … Continue reading →

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A New (old) Toy

Posted on July 29, 2016 by Eric

I took a cruise by the local Flying J the other day and spotted this flatbed hauling some interesting vehicles. The old wrecker is a Dodge. In fact the name plate actually reads Dodge Brothers which firmly places this truck … Continue reading →

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Lost and Found – International Transtar 4200

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Eric

I’ve never been one to pass up an International sitting by the side of the road or in the case of this Transtar 4200, sitting behind a truck stop. The paint has faded and some rust is creeping in around … Continue reading →

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The Unmarked Tow Truck

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Eric

I took a walk during lunch the other day hoping to find a truck or two that would be interesting for this site.  After nearly 60 minutes of wandering all over town I had nothing. The streets were empty of … Continue reading →

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Lost and Found – Chevy C70

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Eric

Recently, it seems like The old trucks have been coming out of the wood work in record numbers.  Todays candidate is a Chevy C70 flatbed truck, diesel powered of course. Bonus points if you can identify the car in the back ground. … Continue reading →

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Super Wreckers

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Eric

Big trucks need big tow trucks, simple as that. This International Paystar 5000 belongs to Big Red Towing.  They run an impressive fleet of wreckers and flatbeds to meet the towing needs of CNY and beyond. If the Paystar isn’t … Continue reading →

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Still Working – Duplex Tow truck

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Eric

Here is a very unique find on the streets of East Syracuse, a 50’s something Duplex. The history of Duplex Trucks is a tad murky. All Duplex trucks were custom built and used a variety of cabs manufactured by other … Continue reading →

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